The Relationship of Marital Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction with Spiritual Orientation: The Mediating Role of Sacrifice and Sensitivity

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to test the proposed structural model related to the mediating role of sensitivity and sacrifice on the relationship of marital satisfaction and life satisfaction with married individuals’ spiritual orientations. The research has been performed with a total of 454 married individuals living in Turkey, of which 280 (61.7%) are females and 174 (38.3%) are males. The Relationship Happiness Questionnaire, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Spiritual Orientation Scale, Sensitivity Scale, and Satisfaction with Sacrifice Scale have been used as the data collection tools. The programs SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 20.0 have been used in the data analyses. The structural model proposed in the research has been tested using the structural equation model. The fit-index values from the tested model have been determined to show good fit and the values to be statistically significant. As a result, the structural model established for testing the mediating roles of sensitivity and sacrifice on the relationship of marital satisfaction and life satisfaction with spiritual orientation has been verified; and sacrifice and sensitivity are seen to have a partial mediating role in the model.

The importance of life goals and the level of their achievement among gifted adults in Jordan

“…However, it is expected that women will be more influenced by social relations, according to what the study of Winterbrook (2017) indicated. The study of Sayin et al (2019) showed that happily married men expressed a higher level of satisfaction with the achievement of life goals, which indicates that social relations were considered the highest level of achievement of life goals for men and women.…”

“…A qualitative analysis demonstrated that religiosity and spiritual well-being do not significantly impact life satisfaction or life goals (Sayin et al, 2019). The findings from a conducted survey showed that although many individuals were committed to religion and attended a worship house often, they did not have a high satisfaction level in their lives (Lim & Putnam, 2010).…”

“…Many researchers have questioned the future of gifted children when they grow up. Although parents, educators, policymakers, researchers, and counselors have been developing different ways to address the emotional, social, cognitive, and educational needs of gifted children, the question arises regarding the purpose in their lives (Sayin et al, 2019). For people, life's purpose includes those activities that can either cease their life or make it valuable.…”

“…Furthermore, these females stated that relationships served as either supportive factors or barriers in their career success and achievement. On the other hand, Sayin et al (2019) analyzed the achievement level based on their perspectives on life goals amongst gifted men. He found that happily married men showed the most significant satisfaction level, reflecting that social relationships are considered the highest achievement for gifted men.…”

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“…Bu durum, bazı bireylerin bu tür hizmetleri aramalarını veya kabul etmelerini engelleyebilir (Jones & Butman, 1991). Ayrıca, dinsel inançları olmayan veya farklı dinsel inançlara sahip bireyler için bu hizmetlerin uygunluğu sorgulanabilir (Richards & Bergin, 2000). Kilise merkezli aile manevi danışmanlık ve rehberliğinin geleceği, bu hizmetlerin daha kapsayıcı ve çeşitli hale getirilmesiyle daha da parlak olabilir.…”